Temporary road/street closures

Occasionally, when a large event (such as a parade or carnival) is scheduled, it may be necessary to close one or more streets temporarily. This is known as a temporary closure of streets order.

Upcoming temporary road/street closures

Please note that road closures due to roadworks are not listed here.

The following applies to each of the below closures:

Emergency traffic and required access to properties will be routed under supervision of the organisers.
The penalty for obstructing these roads is a fine of up to £1,000.
Copies of road closure orders can be requested by email.

Event	Locations	Date and time
Sherriffs Ride	Abnalls Lane (from the junction with Maple Hayes to the junction with Western Bypass and from the junction with Western Bypass to the junction with Beacon Street), Beacon Street (from the junction with Abnalls Lane to the junction with the Close), The Close, Dam Street, Market Street, Conduit Street, Breadmarket Street and Bore Street	Saturday 9 September 2023 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Sherriff's Ride	Barkers Lane, Old London Road (from A38 underpass to Ellmore Horse Transport), Watling Street (from its junction with Birmingham Road, to the track turnoff 100m after), Wall Lane (from its junction with Claypit lane to its junction with Fosseway Lane), Grange Lane, Abnalls Lane (near Pipe Place)	Saturday 9 September 2023 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Sherriff's Ride	The streets known as Bird Street and Bore Street, Conduit Street, Dam Street, Market Street, Breadmarket Street, and Tamworth Street (from its junction with Conduit Street to its junction with Lombard Street), shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	Saturday 9 September 2023 9am - 11.30am
Burntwood Producers Market	Cannock Road (A5190) Chase Terrace (from after the junction with Water Street, to the junction with Rugeley Road)	Sunday 10 September 2023 7am - 4pm
Dr Johnson' Birthday Celebrations, Lichfield City	The streets known as Bird Street, Bore Street, Breadmarket Street, Conduit Street, Dam Street, Tamworth Street (from its junction with Lombard Street to its junction with Conduit Street), Market Street in the City of Lichfield shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	23 September 2023 9am - 4.30pm
NMA Ride to the Wall	Croxall Road, A513 from its junction at A38 North island to its junction at the bridge at the Catton exit	7 October 2023
Burntwood Producers Market	Cannock Road (A5190) Chase Terrace (from after the junction with Water Street, to the junction with Rugeley Road)	Sunday 8 October 2023 7am - 4pm
Festival of Folk Arts & Heritage Procession	The streets known as Breadmarket Street, Bore Street, Bird Street, Conduit Street, Dam Street, Tamworth Street (from its junction with Lombard Street to its junction with Conduit Street), and Market Street in the City of Lichfield shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles between the hours of 10.45am and 11.30am on Saturday 14 October 2023 in connection with the arts and heritage procession.	14 October 2023 10.45am - 11.30am
NMA Armed forced weekend	Croxall Road, A513 from its junction at A38 North island to its junction at the bridge at the Catton exit	11 & 12 November 2023
Armistice day and remembrance sunday	Church street, Whittington, Lichfield, From the Back Lane junction to the Dog Pub crossroads	11 & 12 November 2023 9.30am - 12noon
Remembrance sunday service	Bellamour Way, Colton Rugeley, School Lane, Coachmans Walk, Reading Room, Martlin Lane and The Maltings	12 November 2023 10.30am - 12.00noon
Chase Terrace Scouts Remembrance Sunday Parade	The streets known as Ironstone Road (from its junction with High Street, Chase Terrace to its junction with Cannock Road), Cannock Road (from its junction with Ironstone Road to its junction with Water Street), Water Street, Cross Street (from its junction with Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road), Rugeley Road (from its junction with Cross Street to its junction with High Street, Chase Terrace) and High Street (from its junction with Rugeley Road to its junction to Railway Lane) shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	Sunday 12 November 2023 9am - 12noon
Remembrance Sunday, Lichfield City	The streets known as Beacon Street (from its junction with Gaia Lane to its junction with Bird Street), Bird Street (from its junction with Beacon Street to its junction with Swan Road) shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	Sunday 12 November 2023 9.30am - 12noon
Lichfield Christmas Fayre	Breadmarket Street Bore Street Conduit Street Dam Street Tamworth Street (from its junction with Lombard Street to its junction with Conduit Street) Market Street	Sunday 19 November 2023 7am - 5pm
Chasetown Christmas Lights turn on	High Street (from junction with Edwards Road to the Queen Street roundabout) and Ivy Close	23 November 2023
Burntwood Christmas Festival	Cannock Road (A5190) Chase Terrace (from Emmanuel Church, just beyond the junction with Water Street, to its junction with Rugeley Road)	Saturday 25 November 2023 12pm - 8.30pm
Christmas Illumination Switch On, Lichfield City	The streets known as Bore Street, Breadmarket Street, Conduit Street, Dam Street, Tamworth Street (from its junction with Lombard Street to its junction with Conduit Street) and Market Street in the City of Lichfield shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	Sunday 26 November 2023 9am - 7pm
St George's Parade	Ironstone Road, Cannock Road, Water Street, Cross Street, Rugeley Road and High Street	21 April 2024

Apply for a road/street closure

If you would like to apply for a temporary street closure notice for a street party or event please apply online:

Submit a road closure request

Please apply at least three months prior to your event. If your event is less than three months away, please email us before applying to check whether we can still consider your application.